PENGARUH EDUKASI KESEHATAN DAN SENAM DIABETES MELITUS TERHADAP PENGENDALIAN DIABETES MELITUS DI DESA GLAGAHWERO KECAMATAN PANTI

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Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin secretion or function. This disease is a significant public health problem throughout the world, including in Indonesia. Thus, this will cause an increase in glucose concentration in the blood which is known as hyperglycemia. The aim of the research was to determine the effect of health education regarding the prevention and control of Diabetes Mellitus by checking blood sugar levels in Glagahwero Village. Design a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test design. The research was conducted at Posyandu Elderly 71 in Glagahwero Village, Panti District, Jember Regency. The population in this study were all elderly people, totaling 83 people as respondents who took part in education and exercise programs. The sample used was total sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed a significant increase in elderly knowledge after the intervention, with significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores. Thus, the combination of health education and diabetes mellitus exercises has proven to be effective in increasing knowledge and controlling blood sugar levels in the elderly in the village. This research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between health workers, the community and the government to create sustainable programs in the management of diabetes mellitus.